There exists a chronic confusion as to what the distinction is between your average software engineer (i.e. programmer) and a data scientist. This is totally understandable, considering the fact that both jobs do involve programming […]
So, what is the difference between a programmer and a data scientist? Read More
The data and predictive analytics landscape continues to shift rapidly as old practices are phased out and new technologies enter the mainstream on a virtually constant basis. As these changes continue to play out, business
Are you taking the right approach to IT staffing? Read More
People in the tech world love to speculate on the future structure of the corporate IT department. While we cannot know precisely how this change will manifest, there are undeniable trends towards a more engaged
The Sad Future of the Corporate IT Department Read More
We here at Dataspace thought it would be helpful to share some intriguing examples of how data can be easily manipulated to bring efficiency and value into our day-to-day lives. This week we will focus
Two Birds With One Stone: Learn Data Science and A Foreign Language at the Same Time! Read More
I know I have data, but is it big data? Companies often find themselves wondering whether or not they have big data and questioning whether they even need business intelligence and predictive analytics to improve
Is My Big Data Giving Me Big Value? Read More
It is important to remain aware of the fact that making data work for you is as much about people as it is about technology. Dataspace has learned a lot about end-user engagement with predictive software
Driving value through end-user engagement Read More
By now, we all know that big data and predictive modeling are at the heart of any successful and competitive corporate strategy. But making data-driven decisions means more than just selecting software or implementing a BI
Becoming a Data-Driven Company in 2017 Read More
If you’re like me, you’re an exceedingly attractive, 50-something data geek with a love for aviation history who’s an amazing ice hockey player. You also spend a lot of lunches eating a sandwich while studying new technologies.
Business Intelligence Training: What to Study Over Lunch in 2017 Read More
A decent (and fun!) chunk of our business is assessing organizations’ business intelligence and data warehousing capabilities. In assessments we meet with business executives and IT staff to discuss what the business needs, and will need, from
A Big Thing I’ve Learned Assessing BI Systems Read More
Looking back on the work we’ve done over the past few years I’ve come across an interesting point: while companies may have mature data management organizations (DMOs), few of these DMOs have a set of principles behind
Do You Really Have Data Management Principles? Read More
